The Runaway Groom

Isaac appeared aloof and expressionless, but he said, "For your wedding."

With that, he got into his car.

James took it happily and watched them leave before heading home with Erin.

Glancing at the briefcase on the backseat, she asked, "What's in there?"

"l don't know," James admitted.

That made Erin more curious. "You don't?"

"Of course. I haven't opened it yet." James said, and reminded her, "Eyes on the road.”

Erin pouted at him. "Fine."

Although they were staying with Mick, he left in another car after leaving the restaurant.

They were staying together so that Erin could better care for James. It was a huge place so it would not be crowded even if James moved in, and she would rather Mick not be alone either in fear that he would get lonely.

briefcase out of the car while complaining, “It's our wedding... So why

at her in turn. "Giving you is no different

doesn't count, and I'm his sister. Who are you to him? On the other hand, I'm his sister, so

"Should I send this back so that he can

she really asked for it. "Stop trying to get on my nerves." James put an arm around her shoulder.

stranger? Tommy is always calling you

she

the briefcase impatiently on the couch, ready to see what was

speechless. "I'll see

"Now," James insisted.

recovered

work, but now just was not

before quietly opening the box to see what was inside, worried that Erin would get too excited

could tell that Erin really thought of Isaac as

he was done checking the contents,